Peace is found in the present

I have been feeling quite anxious over the past few weeks due to a few things out of my control. Work has been a bit stressful, and dealing with a few health hurdles on top of it has made my thought process get quite cluttered.

I was thinking too far ahead when I really should have been thinking of the here and now, and I wasn’t allowing myself to feel the peace of the present moment; today, that changes.

I am choosing today to think in this moment, for this is the only moment that matters. Overthinking about the future doesn’t bring me any peace, and I am choosing to be at ease at this moment. As the great  philosopher Marcus Aurelius once said,

“You have power over your mind – not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.” -Marcus Aurelius

Be at peace with your thoughts today; tomorrow is not promised to anyone. If you feel anxious, allow yourself room to breathe and bring yourself back to what is in front of you. Keep on keeping on everyone.

What is it that you are thankful for today? Let me know in the comments section, or write it down in your journal.

If you don’t have a journal, check out mine here http://bit.ly/promises31

Voices

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A poem about our inner voice, and how it can heal.

The voices you choose can save your life, the voices you choose can change your life.

The voices you choose can cause you harm, make you feel sad, or can give you new hope, even during those times when you feel at the end of your rope.

The words you speak to yourself will cause you to feel down or will allow you to keep your chin up when life feels unsound. These words can sting, or they can sing, but most importantly they can heal.

So, If you continue to look up, even when you’re down, your life will start to turn right around. It may not happen fast, it may take some time, but the voices you choose will make you begin to feel just fine.

Each new day will bring something different, so allow yourself to speak; feel and let go, allowing you the room you need to listen to the voices that will help you grow.

life can be either messy, or it can be sublime, but when you choose to talk to yourself with the right voices, life will seem less complicated, and in the end, reassure you that life is not  terrible all the time.

Happiness Is In Your Way Of Thinking

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If you want to be happy, read this.

Stop saying; I can’t, it can’t, I hate, it’s not easy, it’s easier said than done, I have; no time, no patience, no control over. I’m too old, I’m too young, I’m too fat, I’m too skinny. My life is; not easy, not good enough, so screwed up, too hard, not worth it. No one; loves me, likes me, wants me, thinks of me, needs me…

To be happier do this…

I can, it can, I love, it’s easy, I will not rely on my excuses. I have time, if I want to, I’m peaceful, I am in control, I’m just right. My life is messy, but it’s beautiful. It’s not easy, but what in life is easy? My life is; good the way it is, imperfect, but it’s mine, my life is worth it. I am likable, I am lovable, people are thinking of me and I feel supported, I am needed in this world. 

I believe in you. Believe in yourself too.

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When you believe in yourself there is nothing you can’t do, when you believe in yourself you will develop the power to pull through. The world becomes larger, and clearer each day, and you start to develop the courage that you need to get you through even the darkest day. 

Your life may seem tough at times, and that’s okay, continue to believe in yourself and your abilities anyway. The challenges you face may seem so much harder, but when you believe in yourself, you will be able to handle them much smarter. 

So believe in yourself, and know that I believe in you too, know that there is someone out there who is thinking of you. There are people out there who want you to succeed and do your best, there are people out there who believe in you, and want you to pass the test. 

This test of yours is life, and you can get through, just by believing in yourself and all that you can do. 

Love Yourself

A Poem about Love

Love is hope; love is peace, love is happiness and joy. Love is warmth, love is a comfort, love is safety, and it is calm. Love is loud, love is exciting, love is eye-opening and is also uplifting.

Love is only present; it doesn’t think of the past, it allows you to live now, and create the life that you want, love is the opposite of fear, it lets you push through, it has no judgment, it lets you be you.

When we choose to love the world will seem clear when we choose to love, all that we fear will disappear. Our eyes will open up to new miracles surrounding us, and the world becomes bigger just knowing what’s around us.

Be kind to yourself, and be helpful to others, show them love, but most importantly show yourself love to because the love that you have for yourself will give you the strength to pull through.

So choose to love life, all you’re and what you have. There is only one chance at it, choose to love it choose to feel it, choose to be open to it each day.

Seize The Day, Or Don’t. The Choice Is Yours.

A poem about Life

If this is the only post you read today, let this be it. Let these words sink in, and penetrate deep into your soul, knowing that all you have is now, so seize this life, and seize it now. know that life is limited, not limitless. Live in the moment. Embrace your mess, ignore the naysayers and do your best. It goes by fast, and can be hard at times, but choose to believe that your life is blessed. Life is stressful, and that’s okay, choose to smile, and choose to love anyway. Your life is yours, not someone else’s, make sure you live it your way.

Please remember, though, that as tough as life is, it can be beautiful too, but only if allow it to be, this is your life, your reality. Choose to embrace your imperfections, and acknowledge your flaws, this life only comes around once, so choose to love it all. Seize your day, whatever that means to you, but don’t get so caught up in what others think of you.

Choose to be yourself, believe in yourself, love yourself, and smile. Because life is short, and won’t last forever, choose to seize this day, and love, and live it your way.

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